Chapter Forty-Five Answer

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  Barehanded?

  Li Hua suddenly felt a bit ridiculous. At this point, the waste in front of him was still so arrogant, as if he hadn't put himself in his eyes at all!

  "Hey, did you hear that? Chen Xiao is going to defeat Li Hua with a pair of fists?"

  "Uh... it seems he was right."

  "On the verge of failing? But I always thought Chen Xiao wasn't the kind of person who bragged."

  ……

  Jian Chen threw away the broken sword in his hand and wanted to defeat Li Hua with a pair of flesh fists. Everyone present felt speechless, no matter how hard the fist was, could it withstand the power of the magic treasure?

  Unless...

  There were those who had a quick wit and suddenly thought of a possibility, their eyes swiftly turning to Chen Xuan in the arena.

  Just now, when resisting Li Hua's sword attack, Chen Tang's upper garment had already shattered and fallen off, his bare upper body was completely exposed in the air. Upon closer inspection, it could be seen that his lean and gaunt upper body was covered with block-like muscles with clear-cut edges, like a sculpture carved by an axe or knife, with hard lines radiating a jade-like luster, as if there was explosive power hidden inside.

  Gaunt cheeks, muscles bulging with powerful physique, and a resolute, cold expression, the three combined to create a strong visual impact.

  Is it the Devil's Refining Body Technique?

  Splash!

  Before everyone could react, Chen Tai suddenly disappeared from his original position. Li Hua only felt a flash in front of his eyes, and a fist with dazzling light burst into his field of vision, suddenly appearing in front of him.

  Huh?

  Li Hua's pupils suddenly dilated, Chen Tai's fist shot out like lightning, tearing through the air and creating a ripple effect that was only possible when power had condensed to a terrifying degree!

  Not daring to slack off, almost subconsciously, Li Hua's right arm swung up, and the Tongwen sword stabbed out with full force towards the incoming fist at a moment when there was no room for hesitation.

  Bang!

  Fists and swords clashed fiercely, with unexpected blood splattering everywhere. Chen's fists were like bronze cast iron, emitting a loud clanging sound of golden armor colliding.

  Bang! Bang! Bang!

  Li Hua retreated three steps in a row, his face changing color uncertainly.

  Divine Demon Body Refining Technique!

  Just now, Li Hua was forced out of dozens of feet by Chen Tai's sword; at this moment, he was again shaken out of three steps away by Chen Tai's fist!

  As they witnessed this scene, the crowd's gaze at Chen Xiao was shocked and suddenly became complicated. This guy had hidden too deeply, his swordsmanship and body technique had reached a subtle level, not only had he cultivated his energy to perfection, but also in cultivating his body, he had reached such a realm. He... was still that person who everyone ridiculed as the Sweeping Star? How many more trump cards did he have up his sleeve?

  "This guy can actually block my slash with his physical body, this guy's physical training is even higher than I imagined..."

  However, I'd like to see whose fist is harder, or whose sword is sharper!

  Li Hua gritted his teeth and shot out, his sword momentum like the Yangtze River, with a fierce and ferocious aura, slashing towards Chen Tai.

  Bang! Bang! Bang!

  The earsplitting dull impact sounds continued to rise, fists and sword blades collided, the powerful air overflowed, flying sword edges tore through the ground, tearing out shocking cracks, but couldn't leave a single scar on Chen Yao's strong physique like jade.

  At this moment, Chen Xiao's fists were like a mad demon, two fists pouring down like a rolling torrent from the cliff, almost a fierce and fearless posture, attacking recklessly, attacking again and again!

  That powerful physique comparable to a treasure of the law, the unbridled and frenzied war intent, as well as the fist technique that was like a stormy rain, made everyone present stare blankly and tremble with fear.

  Is this guy's fist technique also so amazing? He's bare-handed! Even if it's a body repair, which one has a body that can't be harmed by even a magic treasure like this guy?

  Watching the fists coming one after another, like rolling waves, endless, Li Hua became more and more stifled, more and more angry. Facing Chen Yao's non-stop punches, he could only defend himself, even if he counterattacked, he would be smashed back by Chen Yao with brute force.

  "Damn it! It seems I didn't use my trump card, and you thought I had no way to deal with you!"

  A moment later, blocking Chen Tai's fist again, Li Hua could no longer bear this passive beating situation. With a swing of his ape-like arm, whoosh! His body became light and airy, moving with the wind, sliding backwards in a glide.

  Are you finally going to use your trump card? The crowd's eyes lit up as they gazed intently at Li Hua.

  "Too late!"

  But at this moment, a cold light flashed through Chen's calm pupils, and with a loud crash, his body charged forward. His muscles rippled and bulged, emitting a series of thunderous roars. Like a swimming dragon, he covered dozens of steps in one stride, arriving directly in front of Li Hua, giving him no chance to react at all.

  Hiss!

  Li Hua only felt the air around him being squeezed out, and then a fist with a jade-like glow, like a cannonball, brought a furious roar, suddenly expanding in his pupils!

  Cough... Cough...

  To onlookers, it seemed as if Li Hua's throat was being choked by an invisible hand. His face turned a deep purple from lack of oxygen, his chest heaving violently as if about to explode. Even breathing became extremely difficult for him, and he didn't even have the chance to concede defeat.

  Crack!

  Chen Yao's fist turned into a claw, grasping Li Hua's throat, lifting him up to mid-air. The fragile trachea emitted a faint cracking sound, causing Li Hua's already purple face to contort in agony.

  Li Hua is done!

  Everyone present was shocked into speechlessness by Li Hua's feeble struggles in Chen Yao's hands.

  A waste that was not looked at from the beginning, a broom star ridiculed by most people in Songyuan City, now brings a series of surprises and shocks to people. This kind of wrist similar to reversal, if not seen with one's own eyes, no one would believe that everything in front of them is true.

  "He... actually defeated Li Hua?"

  On the city wall, Su Jiao's smile disappeared, her eyes were filled with astonishment and confusion, but more of it was disappointment and anger towards Li Hua.

  In front of everyone, she confidently wanted to humiliate Chen Yao, wanting him to give up his cultivation and apologize to her... But at this moment... Looking at Li Hua being held in Chen Yao's hand like a sheep waiting to be slaughtered, it was as if a loud slap had been slapped on her face, completely losing face!

  "With a floating heart and an impatient air, with little experience against enemies, this Li Hua has the reputation of being talented but in reality his abilities are extremely lacking!" Cang Ting shook her head, her face full of disdain, without any sympathy for Li Hua's situation.

  "Did you see that? That's the Heaven-Man Unity Boundary's Great Collapse Fist!" Seeing Chen Xiao win, Song Lin unexpectedly didn't seem as excited as before, and instead resumed his usual lazy demeanor.

  "I think we should improve our relationship, such martial arts skills are rare even in Longyuan City." Du Mu Ze looked at Chen Yu with a hint of admiration.

  Du Qingxi didn't say a word, but the crystal-like cherry lips curled up with an inexplicable smile, apparently, Chen Yao being able to obtain the last body made her extremely happy as well.

  "We won!"

  "Chen Yao won!"

  "I knew Senior Chen Xiao would definitely make it!"

  Lu Shaocong, Qu Cheng and Duan Ying of Hongye Academy could no longer hold back their excitement and cheered in unison.

  Chen Xiao ignored the surrounding murmurs and cheers, cautiously keeping his right hand tightly grasping Li Hua's throat to prevent any unexpected changes, before raising his eyes to look at the city wall and calmly saying: "I won."

  Yes, under the gaze of everyone, no one can deny this fact. Even if Su Jiao's identity is noble, she absolutely dare not refuse to acknowledge it at this moment.

  However, when Chen Yao uttered those three words in a light tone, Su Jiao still felt a moment of speechless embarrassment. It took her half a moment to regain her composure before she coldly said: "Not bad, your strength is indeed beyond my expectations. I originally thought that with the downfall of your family, you, a useless person who only knows how to make talismans, would never be able to lift your head again. But today, you've actually given me a 'surprise'!"

  The two words "surprise" were heavily emphasized by her, as if squeezed out from between her teeth, exuding a strong sense of threat and resentment, clearly this "surprise" had enraged her to the extreme.

  Chen Xiao didn't say a word, and his eyes remained indifferent and icy as usual.

  From the moment he fought with Li Hua, he had already torn his face with the Li family and even the Su family behind them, leaving no room for compromise or buffer. His younger brother Chen Hao had followed Meng Kong to study in the south, and as expected, he had already joined the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect at this moment. Looking at himself alone, without any worries, what was he afraid of about Su Yu's threatening tone?

  "Hurry up and ask your three questions, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold back from killing you!" Su Jiao said coldly, her anger ignited again by Chen Yao's silent attitude.

  Everyone present closed their mouths, perked up their ears, and even Du Qingxiang and the other two turned to look at Chen Xiao, wanting to hear what kind of question he would ask.

  "Was my grandfather's death instructed by your Su family?" Chen Xiao asked, word by word, as if asking this question was extremely difficult for him.

  Here!

  Su Jiao secretly sighed in her heart, she had long guessed that Chen Tai would ask this question, but she had to answer truthfully, the reason being the Heavenly Vow.

  Even if it is a cultivator who has ascended to the heavens, if they dare to go against the heavenly way and their heart's oath, they will still suffer the severe punishment of the heavenly way. In lighter cases, their cultivation will be abolished, and in more severe cases, their soul will scatter and their spirit will disperse.

  Su Jiao naturally didn't have the guts to challenge Tian Dao's authority, and after a moment of silence, she replied expressionlessly: "Not bad."

  Cough!

  Everyone present was shocked, the Su family, as one of the six major families, had every right to cancel their engagement with Chen Tai, but to relentlessly pursue and kill his loved ones was just too ruthless and heartless.

  Chen Xiao had already guessed the answer, but hearing Su Jiao admit it herself still made the hatred and anger that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time churn restlessly.

  "Is your Su family going to make a deal with the Li family, just to trap me, Grandfather and Brother in Songyancheng, letting us three generations live in pain amidst spitting and mocking voices until we die of our own accord, just to agree to your marriage with Li Huan?"

  He took a deep breath and asked his second question.

  This problem has been like a poisonous thorn stuck in Chen Yao's heart, on the day Grandfather Chen Tianli was ambushed, younger brother Chen Hao had recorded the killer's voice with a recording pen, if not for this, Chen Yao wouldn't have suspected Li and Su families of all this.

  What a commotion!

  When they heard this question, the people present almost didn't dare to believe their ears. If what Chen Yu said was true, wouldn't his reputation as a 'sweeping star' be a joint creation of the Su and Li families?

  "Not bad!"

  Su Jiao's face turned colder and colder, under the gaze of everyone, she had to personally admit what her family did, making her feel extremely embarrassed.

  It's actually true!

  Those monks from Songyancheng thought of the ridicule and sarcasm that Chen Tang had suffered over the years, and their hearts felt a chill. Killing someone was just a matter of nodding one's head, but using this method to torture someone to death was too despicable!

  Looking at the contemptuous and astonished expressions on the faces of the people around her, Su Jiao's face became even colder and uglier.

  Sigh~

  Chen Ting was about to lose control of the hatred boiling in his heart, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed this almost out-of-control impulse, asking again: "Why do you want to do this?"

  "This is a unanimous decision made by the elder members of the Su family, as for the reason, I don't know either."

  Su Jiao suppressed the discomfort in her heart and answered three questions, her gaze suddenly fell on Chen Tai, her voice as cold as ice: "Three questions have been answered, I suppose you're very satisfied? However, I still advise you to be careful, don't die in this Nanyuan underworld."

  After that, Su Jiao was unwilling to stay here for a moment, turned around and disappeared on the city wall. As soon as Su Jiao left, Cang Tan also followed suit, and it seemed that both of them had forgotten Li Hua in Chen Yao's hand.

  "Get out!"

  Chen Yao threw Li Hua out like trash, and he fell to the ground dozens of feet away.

  "You... you just wait for me!" Li Hua got up from the ground in a sorry state, gave Chen Tai a venomous look, and then charged headlong into the Bloody City.

  "It's a pity that after working so hard for others, it ends up like this. Truly pitiful." Du Mu Ze walked over, shaking his head in sighs.

  "Why didn't you kill him?" Du Qingxi raised his head and looked at the handsome young man in front of him, saying slowly.

  "Killing him now would be letting him off too easy."

  Chen Xiao took out a piece of clothing from the storage ring and put it on, casually answering, but in his heart, he added another sentence: "One day, I will destroy the entire Li family in front of him and avenge my grandfather!"

  "Oh, then let's go. First, let's enter the city and rest for a while." Du Qingxi didn't ask any more questions, looked up at the sky, and led the way into the gate of the Blood City.

  The sky as red as blood gradually darkened, the night was about to fall, and in the bloody mountains, the most dangerous moment would also arrive.

  No one dares to linger in the bloody mountains under the cover of night, and the monks outside the city gate hasten their pace to rush into the Blood City.

  Rumble!

  As the night color comes from the horizon, the thick and hard metal gate of the Blood Castle closes with a loud noise. From this moment on, until dawn, this gate will not be opened again.

  Wooooo... Wooooo... Wooooo...

  Far, far away, a mournful and piercing howl echoed through the vast expanse of heaven and earth, appearing extremely terrifying in the darkness of night.

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